The wreck killed the Jeep driver Jason McArthur, 34, of Morgan Hill. A passenger in the Jeep, a 42-year-old Morgan Hill woman, was taken to Regional Medical Center with what were described as major injuries. A passenger in the Acura, a 23-year-old San Martin woman, was treated for minor injuries.

Shortly after the crash, Escudero, who was not injured, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.